Between August 11 and 19, 2025, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) conducted four draws, inviting 1,052 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence.
The invitations were issued under two streams: the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream and the New Brunswick Express Entry stream.
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New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Draws
Three draws were held between August 11 and 19 under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream. Here’s a breakdown of the draws:
| Pathway | Number of Invitations Issued | Occupational Categories |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Experience | 481 | – Health care – Education and social & community services* – Construction trades* |
| New Brunswick Graduates | 389 | All sectors** |
| New Brunswick Experience | 132 | Francophone candidates in all sectors*** |
The cut-off date for all three draws was August 10 at 11:59 PM AST.
Excluded Occupations
- First draw: Did not include candidates in the following occupations:
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
- NOC 75101 – Material handlers
- Second draw (New Brunswick Graduates pathway): Did not include candidates in the following occupations:
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
- NOC 62200 – Chefs
- NOC 75101 – Material handlers
- Third draw (Francophone candidates): Did not include candidates in the following occupations:
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
- NOC 62200 – Chefs
- NOC 75101 – Material handlers
In total, 1,002 invitations were issued under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream in August.
The NB PNP did not announce specific cut-off scores for these draws.
Changes to the Skilled Worker Stream
This year, the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream has been updated to include three pathways:
- New Brunswick Experience
- New Brunswick Graduates
- New Brunswick Priority Occupations
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Draw
In addition to the Skilled Worker Stream draws, the NB PNP also held a draw under the New Brunswick Express Entry stream. This stream targets skilled foreign nationals who are already in the federal Express Entry pool and have expressed an interest in settling in New Brunswick.
The draw took place between August 11 and 19, with a cut-off date of August 10.
A total of 50 invitations were issued through the Employment in New Brunswick pathway.
Excluded Occupations
Candidates in the following occupations were excluded from this draw:
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
- NOC 62200 – Chefs
Eligibility for Employment in New Brunswick Pathway:
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed full-time by a New Brunswick employer in a TEER Category 0, 1, 2, or 3 job.
- Have worked full-time for the past 12 months in the same job category for a New Brunswick employer.
- Have been living in New Brunswick for at least the last 12 months.
As with the Skilled Worker stream draws, no cut-off score was announced for this draw.
New Brunswick Draws in 2025
So far in 2025, New Brunswick has issued a total of 3,067 invitations.
In February 2025, the province received a nomination allocation of 1,500 slots for its PNP. Later in June, New Brunswick negotiated an additional 1,500 nomination spots, bringing its total nomination allocation for 2025 to 3,000.
It’s important to note that the number of nominations does not always match the number of invitations issued. Typically, provinces issue more invitations than their annual nomination allocation to account for candidates who may decline, withdraw, or fail to meet the requirements. Therefore, the number of invitations issued usually exceeds the number of nominations available.
